VIP Vatican Breakfast and Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel Access
Overview
Embark on an extraordinary journey at the Vatican with this morning tour that includes an American-style breakfast inside the Vatican's Courtyard. You’ll explore the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public so you can admire famous sights like the Sistine Chapel in a more intimate atmosphere before finishing with skip-the-line access to St Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance.
What's Included
- Priority Entrance to the Vatican Museums & St Peter's Basilica
- Group of 20 people or less
- Buffet breakfast inside the Vatican Museums
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (Introduction)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Gratuities
- St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday morning
Meeting Location
Via Tunisi
4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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Vatican City
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cortile della Pigna
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sphere within a Sphere
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that this tour is only available up to 60 days in advance, due to the nature of the tickets. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment!
- Saint Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
- On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible in the morning.
- * Please note all participant names and date of birth are required at the time of booking in order to join this tour. If we do not receive this information, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- * Please be advised that this tour option is non-refundable, with no cancellations or date changes allowed due to pre-purchased tickets. It is mandatory to bring a valid ID or Passport for security checks, and entry will not be granted without proper documentation.
- A dress code is required to enter to the museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-3731VATICANBREAKFAST
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Priority Entrance to the Vatican Museums & St Peter's Basilica.
- Group of 20 people or less.
- Buffet breakfast inside the Vatican Museums.
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (Introduction).
- Professional English-speaking guide.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Gratuities.
- St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday morning.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the VIP Vatican Breakfast and Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel Access is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for VIP Vatican Breakfast and Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel Access will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Priority Entrance to the Vatican Museums & St Peter's Basilica
- Group of 20 people or less
- Buffet breakfast inside the Vatican Museums
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (Introduction)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Gratuities
- St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday morning
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that this tour is only available up to 60 days in advance, due to the nature of the tickets. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment!
- Saint Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
- On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible in the morning.
- * Please note all participant names and date of birth are required at the time of booking in order to join this tour. If we do not receive this information, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- * Please be advised that this tour option is non-refundable, with no cancellations or date changes allowed due to pre-purchased tickets. It is mandatory to bring a valid ID or Passport for security checks, and entry will not be granted without proper documentation.
- A dress code is required to enter to the museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
